China. Confucian Tradition - Towards the New Century

Z przedmowy

The purpose of this book is to serve as an introduction to some aspects of the Chinese last revolution deeply enrooted in the Confucian tradition. We have asked some of the most distinguished Polish specialists in "Chinese studies" representing main academic centers to exchange their views on contemporary China – its society, politics and economy – always having in mind its cultural and philosophical heritage.

[…] The first part of the book concerns China proper: the first three texts can be read as an introduction to Confucian studies.

[…] In the following two parts, the authors explore in greater detail the influences of Confucian thought in politics and economy. Politics comes first, since Confucianism is above all a political ideology.

[…] The Confucian thought also influenced China's neighbours, which constitute what we may call the "Confucian civilization sphere". The last part of the book discusses the Confucian tradition and influence among the people surrounding the central lands of Chinese civilization.

Contents

Adam W. Jelonek, Bogdan S. Zemanek: Preface

CONFUCIANISM AND SOCIETY

Jan Rowiński, Justyna Szczudlik: Confucianism under the circumstances of modernization

Krzysztof Gawlikowski: The Western and the Confucian approaches to war: The universe based on struggle versus the universe based on harmony